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Charnel

Chär'nel, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. charnel, carnal, fleshly, Pr., Sp., & Pg. carnal, It. carnale, Lat. carnalis, from caro, carnis, flesh.] Containing the bodies of deceased carcasses. “Charnel vaults.” Milton.

Chär'nel, n.

noun

n. A charnel-house. “Charnels and the house of woe.” Warton.